Ask Me Why by Rae Harloe

Author:Rae, Harloe
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: novel
Publisher: Harloe Rae, LLC
Published: 2019-06-17T16:00:00+00:00

Braelyn

Sway

I swing my hips to the swoony beat that’s crooning from the speakers. With a pep in my step, I strut by the front display cases while snagging misplaced items. Before disappearing from view, the setting sun makes a last-ditch effort to blast me with warm rays. A crystal wind chime dangles from the window, reflecting rainbows all across the floor. I follow the colorful path and shimmy down the far aisle.

I’m still buzzing from yesterday. Having dinner with Ollie, Sadie, and Jordan was great. Exchanging fervent glares with Brance was better. His scorching blue gaze barely left me during the entire meal. That amount of blatant attention from him had me flustered and bothered. Just when I think we’ve established a truce, he stomps on the flimsy agreement and rips it to shreds. That man is something else, and I want more.

The clock strikes seven o’clock, alerting me that it’s officially quitting time. I glance toward the entrance where the open sign is still blinking bright. The store has been empty for almost an hour. I could’ve closed early. At this point, I doubt anyone will be strolling in. A Dapper sundae will be mine in less than twenty minutes if I hurry. The promise of ice cream has me restacking these shelves with gusto.

Not even a minute later, the welcoming chime calls out. I turn toward the front to greet the customer. But no one is there. Until he is.

Brance appears from behind the counter, donning a dark gray suit. It’s no surprise he took the liberty of switching off my lollipop light. I’m sure he flipped the lock in the same beat. He saunters over with all the ease and confidence only a powerful man possesses. His light blue shirt is open at the collar, no tie in sight. My fingers itch to rip at the remaining buttons.

The shock of seeing him leaves me breathless. I’m slack-jawed and openly ogling. Is he here to deliver a gift or punishment? As if it actually matters. It’s impossible not to stumble over the last time he dropped by alone. The memory swirls to the forefront of my mind. I swallow the saliva pooling in my mouth.

“Can I help you find something?” My voice resembles a purr.

Brance licks along his bottom lip. “I certainly hope so.”

I tuck some hair behind my ear. “Where’s Ollie?”

“At home.”

“With Mary?”

A sharp jerk of his head. “Nah. Jordan offered to watch him.”

I scrunch my forehead. “Why?”

“He wanted me to celebrate.”

“What’s the occasion?”

“I made partner.”

A hitch stutters my breath when he stalks closer.

“Wow, that’s great. Congratulations.”

“Thank you.”

I fidget with the hem of my skirt. The shorter length didn’t bother me until this moment. Do I appear desperate? Or not bare enough? I bite the inside of my cheek. There’s no use denying I want to hike the fabric up or strip it off completely. The neglected hussy inside of me fluffs her flouncy hair. She might get her way.

An insistent ache is already building inside of me.

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